Used in ritual prayer, these beads are usually held in the right hand and moved in rhythm with breathing and a spoken prayer. This prayer is often as simple as the name of God repeated over and over, with the intention of helping to create a holy, divine radiance, helping to bring yourself closer to divinity and enlightenment. Each prayer mala is made of red sandalwood, and measures approximately 10" in length, with the beads measuring approximately 6mm in diameter.